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John Shirreffs

  • Remembering John Shirreffs: “A softly spoken, almost soulful presence on the backstretch”
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    Remembering John Shirreffs: “A softly spoken, almost soulful presence on the backstretch”

    Steve Dennis  |  Feb 15, 2026  | 
  • ‘The flashing, near-black spectre of Manistique on the march remains one of racing’s most thrilling sights’ – Jay Hovdey on Zenyatta’s predecessor
    Jay Hovdey's Favorite Racehorses

    ‘The flashing, near-black spectre of Manistique on the march remains one of racing’s most thrilling sights’ – Jay Hovdey on Zenyatta’s predecessor

    Jay Hovdey  |  Jan 28, 2026  | 
  • ‘A symphony in 20 inspiring parts … there’s little to compare’ – Jay Hovdey on Zenyatta
    Jay Hovdey's Favorite Racehorses

    ‘A symphony in 20 inspiring parts … there’s little to compare’ – Jay Hovdey on Zenyatta

    Jay Hovdey  |  Sep 26, 2025  | 
  • Dandelion leaves and Derby preps: that’s life with John Shirreffs for two live Kentucky hopes
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    Dandelion leaves and Derby preps: that’s life with John Shirreffs for two live Kentucky hopes

    Emily Shields  |  Mar 6, 2017  | 
  • Now Baffert is ranked three in the world
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    Now Baffert is ranked three in the world

    Chris Smith  |  Jan 12, 2017  | 
  • Why Gormley looks a strong contender for the Santa Anita Derby
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    Why Gormley looks a strong contender for the Santa Anita Derby

    James Willoughby  |  Jan 12, 2017  | 
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